Shannon MacDonell (she/her)

Settler. Passionate about health equity and accessible science. Studying Public Health at MUN; views may not align with those of my institution.

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

84-20 changes were approved in NB; surgical abortions outside hospitals will now fall under Medicare!

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

[1/4]✨Happy birthday to the late Dr. Morgentaler who rightfully prioritized the health of abortion-seeking patients over the law. #abortionishealthcare #MED6288

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

[4/4] In Canada, abortion is legal and abortion is funded, but it is not entirely accessible. Continue advocating for equitable access to abortion, in Canada and beyond. #MED6288

[NL Health Services @NL_HealthServ]

If you have been affected by the ongoing fire in Lab West, NL Health Services encourages you to avail of mental health and addictions resources. Please visit: https://t.co/GpUKHhJ2Xf.

If you are experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, please call 811.

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

#med2028 #carmsmatch #medstudent

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

On #TransDayofVisibility advocate for health systems that are competent with 2SLGBTQ+ health care. Everyone deserves access to a competent provider. Everyone deserves access free from discrimination. #MED6288

[CQMSA 🏳️‍🌈 ACEQM @CQMSA_National]

IT’S OUT! 🏳️‍🌈🩺

The CQMSA 2SLGBTQ+ Education Program is designed by medical students, for medical students, as a primer on 2SLGBTQ+ health care.

To sign up, head to our website: https://t.co/eYIY7ycuwL

#Pride2022 #MedEd #QueerMedTwitter

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

On Trans Day of Visibility, advocate for just health systems. #MED6288

[Rainbow Health Ontario @RainbowHealthOn]

On Trans Day of Visibility, we're sharing ways Rainbow Health Ontario can help health care providers make our healthcare system more equitable for trans, non-binary, and Two Spirit people. #TDOV #cdnhealth #onthealth

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

#Populationhealth during #outbreaks relies on health care practice that shifts in concordance with new evidence. This brief indicates HCW should not rely on #presumptiveimmunity in caring for pts with #measles; properly don and doff that #N95 #PPE! #onhealth #MED6288

[Public Health ON @PublicHealthON]

All health care workers, even those who have had measles or measles vaccine previously, should wear an N95, while providing care to individuals with suspect or confirmed measles. Check out our new resource for more information.
https://t.co/YX9BQFcDTT

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

🚰The #humanright to water has not been upheld in Ontario and across Canada as demonstrated by long-term water advisories. Advisories disproportionately affect Indigenous communities, demonstrating structural anti-Indigenous racism. #publichealth #canpoli #MED6288

[NOSM University | Université EMNO @thenosm]

Access to safe water impacts our health. 18 Ontario First Nation communities have long-term drinking water advisories. This #WorldWaterDay, advocate for water security in #NorthernOntario.
💧https://t.co/LGHsBQFrTq

#HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth @ddsv3 @RedSky454

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

Racial discrimination is a public health and health policy issue. #canpoli #MED6288

[NWAC @NWAC_CA]

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Colonialism still affects Indigenous people within Canada’s justice systems, healthcare systems, and more. Together, we can stand up against racial discrimination, and hold these systems accountable.

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

Non-binding motions with unanswered calls are performative. "Motions themselves are not enough. Canadians are demanding action. Only the government can act." – MP Salma Zahid

#canpoli #MED6288

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

An important thing about the adopted "Canada's Actions to Promote Peace in the Middle East" motion: it is non-binding, meaning there is no legal obligation for the Government of Canada to answer the calls of the House. #canpoli #MED6288

[In the Chamber @HoCChamber]

Vote result: The @NDP #OppositionMotion (Canada's actions to promote peace in the Middle East) was adopted. #cdnpoli

Yeas: 204 ✅
Nays: 117 ❌

The full text of the motion, as amended, will be available after adjournment later today in the Journals:
https://t.co/vjM8W2dzJ2

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

When we know better, we should do better. Changes to #qualitycare standards dignify #continuededucation. For example, this webinar may be valuable to providers caring for those with a higher risk for or a diagnosis of #hypertension. #onhealth #MED6288

[Ontario Health @OntarioHealthOH]

We've developed a quality standard for hypertension, focused on important opportunities to improve hypertension care for people in Ontario. Join our upcoming webinar to learn more: https://t.co/e8ktJOmFCX

[Kieran Gill @KieranGMED6288]

As discussed in #MED6288 this week, ensuring equitable access to culturally sensitive health services is an important component of promoting patient centred care and improving the quality of health care services, improving health care engagement, efficacy, and #populationhealth

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

Defining quality standards benefits all. When patients have expectations, they practice self-advocacy. When providers know current, evidence-based standards, they strive to meet them. When organizations see deficits in provincial targets, they reassess. #onhealth #MED6288

[Ontario Health @OntarioHealthOH]

Each year, approximately 12,000 people aged 50+ experience a hip fracture. This can often lead to a steep decline in health and independence. Our updated hip fracture quality standard highlights key areas for improvement in care. Learn more: https://t.co/B2pxNk78Xp

[Reilly @rjradfordmun]

Caregivers are often under supported and under appreciated. Wonderful programs exist to help better support our caregivers, such as "Make a Connection, Take a Break" at @thedementiasoc. #MED6288

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

3/3 The committee meets later this month: https://t.co/3mbQHRPS2N

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

1/3 #bill162 #onpoli will add expropriation to the Environmental Assessment Act as an avenue to obtain property before completion of environmental assessment. Will this streamline infrastructure planning without undermining the importance of environmental protection? #MED6288

[Shannon MacDonell (she/her) @ShannonMStudent]

2/3 Prioritizing environmental protection is vital to community health. Ensure the #GetItDoneAct doesn't get it wrong. #onpoli #MED6288